Acceptable Items

Preparing your Grey Box

Flatten and tie large pieces of cardboardCardboard may be placed next to your recycling containers only if it is flattened and tied. Cardboard must not exceed 90 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm (3' x 3' x 3') in size.

Plastic bags go in your Grey BoxPlastic bags should be recycled in your Grey Box. Stuff all of your plastic bags into a separate bag, tie it and then place on the top of the Grey Box.

Clean materials before recycling
Ensure items are free of food before placing them in the Blue Box

Prevent items from blowing away
Stack your Blue and Grey Boxes on top of one another to prevent flying debris. When there are strong winds, place boxes out on the morning of your collection instead of the night before. To help reduce wind-blown litter from recycling boxes, residents can use recycling box covers or any container with a lid that is clearly marked 'Recycling' provided it meets the requirements listed below.